It’s less than three weeks before Christmas and Observer Online wants the season to “ketch yu inna good mood”. So, to help lift your spirit for the Yuletide, we have compiled a list of our favourite Jamaican Christmas songs.

Check out our selection and tell us which song is your favourite.

‘Mek the Christmas Catch You In A Good Mood’ — Home T

No Christmas list is complete without this song. Even if you’re not feeling the Christmas spirit, once you listen to this song, your mood will be lifted. Written by Michael Bennett in 1981, the song is a classic!

‘Santa Claus’ (Do You Ever Come to the Ghetto?)— Carlene Davis

Another must-play during the Yuletide season, the carol sees Carlene Davis through heartfelt vocals shining light on the tough realties of many Jamaicans at the most wonderful time of the year.

‘Christmas in the Sun’ – The Stage Crew

For Jamaicans in the cold up north or across the Atlantic, this Christmas classic has them yearning for home. The song highlights the very best of Jamaica and showcases just why Christmas in Jamdung is unlike anywhere else in the world.

‘We Wish You A Irie Christmas’ – Jacob Miller and Ray I

Jacob Miller and Ray I exude the spirit of Christmas with their comical reggae and dancehall spin of the classic ‘We Wish You a Merry Christmas’ song.

‘Santa Ketch Up Inna Mango Tree’ – Faith D’Aguilar

Another comical Christmas hit, ‘Santa Ketch Up Inna Mango Tree’ by Faith D’Aguilar is a must-play at this time of the year.

6. ‘Welcome Home for Christmas’ – Fab 5

A song for Jamaicans back on the Rock for the Yuletide, this is a favourite at this time of the year.

‘Christmas Breeze a Blow’ – Fab 5

No Christmas playlist is complete without a Fab 5 original and this song is a season favourite. There’s something about the cooler air that makes the season especially inviting, and Fab 5 brilliantly made a song about it.

‘Christmas Jamaican Style’ – Unique Vision

Another song that has Jamaicans in the Diaspora yearning for home, it hits the soul and stirs fond Christmas memories.